SIUE Student-Athletes Extend 3.0 GPA Streak

Dec 22, 2017

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE student-athletes finished the 2017 fall semester with a combined grade point average of 3.309. That marks the 23rd consecutive semester that SIUE student-athletes have exceeded a 3.0 GPA.

"Just when I think it can't get any better," said Hewitt, "Our student-athletes and our great staff: These are the people who believe in and live our values every day. These are the ones who are making this happen."

SIUE student-athletes posted several notable outcomes.

The 3.309 GPA is the second highest for a single semester in school history

Nearly 73 percent of SIUE student-athletes recorded a 3.0 GPA or better

Hewitt said team and individual discipline explains the department's continued strong showing in the classroom.

"It helped me get to college and learn the importance of daily disciplines," said Hewitt. "While my family taught me great values, without a college education I could not become who I am or what I do. What we do here changes the lives of so many student-athletes."